Synonyms of interrupting

interrupting

verb

present participle of interrupt

as in intruding

to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion

it's rude to interrupt when someone is making an important point

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intruding
• bothering
• adding
• interposing
• cutting in
• breaking in
• chipping in
• contributing
• chiming in
• putting in
• horning in
• barging (in)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of interrupting

The elaborate staging kept with the song’s energy, with the group bursting out of a giant pink teddy bear outfitted with speakers for paws, interrupting a tea party scene populated by extras with pinkies raised, before launching into the track amid a cascade of colour and floating stuffed animals. —Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

Demand had risen by about 3 percent, triggering a surge in coal, interrupting what had been a long downward trend. —ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026

In addition to his eye for period-appropriate costumes and production design, Rosenberg has a deft ear for dialogue that flows in the way people actually talk, in varying, interrupting rhythms. —Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 19 May 2026

When Riley returned to the table, La La told me that his high profile in the city sometimes bugged her, because fans were always interrupting them, even sitting down at their table. —Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026

For his memorable impression, Ferrell often acted inebriated or over-the-top while performing and interrupting himself to tell random stories. —Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026

Haymon was also held in contempt of court for continuously interrupting a separate judge, Judge Olson and for presenting unrelated matters in court. —Rafael Perez, Daily News, 15 May 2026

The breach created chaos across California university campuses this week, interrupting classes, assignments and finals preparations for hundreds of thousands of students and professors. —Kelvin Chan, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026

Elizabeth continues to be an infuriating character, interrupting with rude and unhelpful asides throughout the entire family meeting, casually gnawing on an orange slice as Greg and Katie have a heart-to-heart across the table. —Erin Qualey, Vulture, 11 May 2026